Wye local Issue 119 September 2016 by Cariads Local Ltd

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September 2016 • Issue 119 The community magazine covering Hay, Talgarth and the surrounding villages

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Herefordshire Festival of Bees and Honey, page 2. PJ Jenkins Building Services, also page 2. Comfortable Conservatories, page 3. Holters Estate Agents, page 18. Hay Conservative Club, inside back cover. Please give them, and of course our regular advertisers, your support. Support locally. Monies spent in the local community tend to stay in the local community. I know I’ve said this before, but John at Ashbrook Garage is a joy. When his copy comes in we all take a read. As always, his copy is creative and unique. Thank you John. See page 45 to read for yourself. Also thank you to our designer Jess. On page 48 you

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us, Late Summer family fun. Life can be so busy, but the children grow up so quickly.Try to reserve some family time and try out some of the ideas. We’ll soon be starting work on our Autumn/Winter issue of the Cariads Family Magazine. If you run a business aimed at families or organise an event/ classes, turn to page 49 for how to be included in our 8th issue. The magazine goes directly to the parents in the childrens’ school bags. If you are passionate about a local topic, get in touch and we’ll run a feature on it. Enjoy,

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We also produce a similar publication for the town of Brecon and the surrounding villages – Local Beacon. Just like this magazine the aim is to support local businesses and services. The good news is, if you are unable to pick up your copy of the Local Beacon in the local catchment area, you can view it on our website from the beginning of each month. Some of the many topics included in Local Beacon, September issue: – Penpont celebrating its 350th anniversary – PromFest returns to Brecon – bigger and better – Get to really know driving instructor Rich Wootten – ‘Wonderful and extremely tasty’ review at Casa. Just go to www.localbeacon.co.uk and click on the small image of the front cover...

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News from Glasbury Ward by County Councillor James Gibson-Watt The 36th Three Cocks Vintage Society Rally, of which I have the privilege of being President, took place in the middle of August as usual, at Boatside, between Clyro and Hay-on-Wye. Blessed with almost perfect weather, it was a fantastic success with a near-record number of visitors. As an example of what can be achieved, over several decades, by local people working together for the common good it can’t be beaten. The Rally and the Society, whose members work entirely voluntarily over many months in the run-up to the show, are a timely reminder of the

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all of which, up to and including the Royal Welsh Show, depend entirely on the efforts of an army of volunteers, committee members and others, for their existence. These events and those who make them possible are a very welcome antidote to the divisions that this summer’s EU referendum appears to have exposed in parts of the UK, with sometimes ugly results. Feelings about that referendum are still running strong, even at our local level. But, as this summer’s shows have demonstrated, the cohesion that underpins our local communities transcends even changes as momentous as that. Thank

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News from Talgarth by William Powell, Powys County Councillor for Talgarth As I draw together my thoughts for this month’s column, the Rio Olympics are dominating the airwaves, culminating in ‘Super Saturday’ this past weekend. Whilst it is fair to say that enthusiasm was slower to build for these Olympics than was the case for London 2012, there is no doubt that, as we enter the second week, we have reached something close to fever pitch. No one could fail to admire and respect Mo Farah, Jessica Ennis-Hill and Greg Rutherford for their spirited defence of their London gold medal titles. However, my own favourite moment from Rio has to be the joy on the face of cyclist Becky James from Abergavenny, as she claimed her silver medals for her performance in the keirin and sprint finals. Becky is inspirational in so many ways, having overcome several serious health setbacks to secure her place on the podium. I was delighted for her and her family, including her father, David James, who is a good friend of mine and a dedicated campaigner for affordable housing in our rural area. And as we look ahead to the Rio Paralympics, I am sure that all of us are rooting for Rob Davies, grandson of Austin and Polly Davies of Woodlands Avenue, as the World No 1 bids for medal glory in his table tennis class. However things turn out, we in Talgarth will be saluting Rob for his sheer determination and skill. Staying with the theme of sport, this summer has seen one of the most remarkable occasions locally, set in the context of Talgarth & District Regeneration Group’s Talgarth Sports. The football friendly between Talgarth Town FC and the visiting Unity in Diversity team of refugees based in Swansea was one of the most rewarding events that I have attended in recent years.The partnership of Talgarth Town on the field and Gwernyfed RFC hosting

the refreshments at the Malthouse, prepared by an army of local volunteers from the Hay Brecon Talgarth Sanctuary 4 Refugees (HBTS4R) group was sportsmanship and human decency in action. Equally heartening was the good natured atmosphere at King George V playing fields, with supporters of both teams cheering, laughing and joking. I was more proud than ever of our community that day. I continue to work with Talgarth Regeneration Group, the Town Council, Kirsty Williams AM and other local campaigners to oppose the proposed changes at Talgarth Post Office and at the time of writing, a meeting with senior executives of the Post Office and Co-op is in the offing. On another front, we have a local win, with the Royal Mail team arriving last weekend, to replace its post box in Westfields that had been much missed by residents and businesses over the last couple of months. I am grateful to several in the neighbourhood who brought it to my attention early, and helped to campaign for its return. I look forward to seeing many of you at local community events, such as Talgarth Festival of the Black Mountains over the August Bank Holiday weekend. With Talgarth Sports, Talgarth Festival and other community events, we are fortunate in having such a strong tradition of volunteering locally – and I would once again like to register my appreciation. In the meantime, please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any feedback or issues of concern on: 07703 112113, by email: Cllr.William.Powell@powys.gov.uk, via Facebook or Twitter @WmPowell2016. Alternatively, you can come along to my next advice surgery on Friday 2nd September from 5pm at Talgarth Tourist Information & Resource Centre. In any event, I hope to see you soon. Best wishes William

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Kirsty Williams One of the issues that comes up most frequently in my office postbag and at constituency surgeries is broadband. We are living in the digital age. People and businesses need access to high quality broadband for a huge number of reasons. Banks are closing their branches saying we can use their services online, agricultural forms must be submitted digitally, some prescriptions need to be renewed online and our children are told to research their homework on the internet; to name but a few. So it is absolutely vital that rural areas have the same access to fast, consistent, reliable broadband as urban areas. Yet, sadly, this is often not the case. I have previously been highly critical of the speed of the roll-out of Superfast Cymru. I will continue to push BT to make that roll-out quicker and with far clearer information to residents about when they can expect to be connected. For those really struggling with low speeds you may be able to get help via the Welsh Government’s “Access Broadband Cymru scheme”. This scheme provides grants of up to £800 to fund (or part-fund) the installation costs of new broadband connections for homes and businesses across Wales. I will be holding a meeting in the constituency with the Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Infrastructure, Ken Skates, at the end of September. I want residents to come along to share their experiences and to explain to the Cabinet Secretary the impact poor broadband has on the lives of people in rural areas. If you would like to come along to that meeting, please get in touch with my office for more details. You can contact me on 01874 625699 or if your internet allows, send an email to: Kirsty.williams@assembly.wales.

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Art classes with Thomasin ThomasinToohie is a local artist and a musician. She plays in three bands.To see her perform the flute, whistle and harmonica, pop down to the Globe on Open Mic nights. Having completed an MA at Scarborough, Thomasin moved to Hay about a year ago, via the Welsh Valleys. She has been teaching art at the Old Electric Shop in Hay and is restarting her classes there again on Wednesday 7th September. Acrylic and watercolour techniques will be explained and beginners are welcome. Thomasin will also be running a day workshop, on landscape techniques, at the Baskerville Hall Hotel (Clyro Court) on Saturday 17th September. The classes are all tutor-led with notes and demonstrations, and Thomasin includes an art appreciation element to her courses. For further information give her a ring (see advert opposite).

At the Old Electric Shop, Hay-on-Wye Starting Wednesday 7th September 10.30am–12.30pm, £6.50 per lesson Beginners welcome. Painting and drawing techniques explained every week. Run by Thomasin Toohie, practising painter and ceramicist.

DAY ART COURSE At Baskerville Hall Hotel, Clyro Saturday 17 September, 10am–3pm £40 for tuition, lunch & refreshments All levels welcome. Landscape painting techniques. Perspective, line, tone & colour explained. Tutor-led course, set in beautiful grounds. Call 07955 344 958 for booking and materials list.

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The Thoughts of a Greengrocer Here we are in the middle of August and the year two thirds gone. It’s been a funny year with some successes and some unexpected failures in the fruit and veg world. I think the biggest disappointment is the strawberry crop. They will not keep once picked – they’ve always been tender, I know, but this year it is most noticeable. Further, I am informed by regular jam makers that the pectin is far too low and the skins very tough, so probably the fruit should be cooked through before any sugar is added. Against this we have the early plums (Opals) which are wonderful and bode well for the damsons, greengages and Victoria plums. The other day I was offered some unusual apples (still very early in the year) if we got round and picked them. We got some funny looks from passers-by but they probably decided that I was a bit old for scrumping! They are a lovely old apple, the Peasbody Nonsuch, which is dual purpose although I think probably better at cooking when a little sugar can be added to take off the sharpness. Only yesterday the first proper eating apples arrived from Kent – the ever popular Discovery – and these have flown out.

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Vegetables are doing well with lots of beans. The broad beans are pretty well over unless you can find the modern equivalent of the old fashioned scullery maid who can sit and peel each bean either before or after cooking. The French beans will soon be over leaving just the runners which I think are the favourite – if you have too many Green Bean Chutney is delicious! There has been a problem with cabbages, particularly Hispi which have been badly affected by cabbage moth which arrived too late to be sprayed and so has filled the cabbage with holes. Potatoes are still high priced and there are no old crop left. This means that for chipping and roasting one has to use a Maris Piper or similar and scrape them. Until the skin has firmed up and the starch balance corrected itself frying potatoes will not be easy, but it shouldn’t be long now. Article supplied by Stuart Pritchard

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Top Tips for adherence! I’ve done almost 1300 Induction Consultations now at the Club. We’ll do static tests (Blood Pressure, Weight, Body Fat measurements etc), and also ask about a potential client’s health; past and current, and more. But the most important Induction question is: WHY do you want to join Gym & Tonic? The unequivocal TOP answer to that will be threefold: ‘To get fit, Lose weight and TONE’! And there is absolutely NOTHING wrong with this in itself but it’s meaningless. (More in a moment).The other question is:What is most likely to get in the way of your being the regular to the Club that you intend to be. And the top answer there is ‘FINDING TIME’.Top tips for making the transition from your best INTENTIONS to actually achieving what you came to me for in the first place: Let’s break down the REASONS you came in. ‘1. Getting fit, 2. Losing weight, and 3.Toning’ – these always sound to me like what you SHOULD be doing. Like a prescription.There’s no cognitive connection to your real desires. If I feel the client is saying this by rote, I’ll ask them to do the following exercise and it works every time (usually done in their own time): Make three columns with each reason at the top.Then under each write WHY you want

it, then do that again, going ‘down a layer’ every time. It’s important to move forwards positively as opposed to backwards negatively. After a few more tries you reach the EMOTIONAL reasons for your being there, which is SUPER POWERFUL in comparison! Example: I want to lose weight. Why, mainly? Because I want to look better. Why? Because that’s important to me. Why? It gives me confidence (we’re getting there) Why? Confidence means I can perform better at work, ask for a pay rise, and shine socially. Ha! Now we’re reaching concrete, emotive reasons that will really help my client to adhere, stay focused and not miss sessions. As to the second part of my questions (What will get in the way of your getting to the Club?). I ask my client to ascertain the MINIMUM amount of times they will make it in each week. If they were to say 5 I’d say reconsider? Many will INTEND to make it to 5 and when they fail (Which is inevitable) they see themselves as having ‘blown it’ and give up! FAR BETTER to say 1 or 2 and make it to those few, come hell or high water! (more is then a bonus!). Article supplied by Cat Lawford, Personal Trainer, Gym & Tonic Health Club

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Local Talent: Chris Williams of The Attix

Chris Williams, aka The Attix, is an 18-year-old local singer/songwriter and works in Hay’s very own mobile phone store, CommuniKate. The Attix came to life as an outlet for Chris’s acoustic driven Pop/ Rock songs. Chris fuses bittersweet pop melodies with driving guitars to create songs that empathise and connect with the youth of today. He has so far played at the Cork Music Festival week, the Acoustic Festival of Britain and Weyfest.   This year, with his band behind him, he is drawing big crowds and selling out venues across the South West. In addition he has just released his single ‘You’re My Addiction’ which has seen him selected as BBC Wales Artist of the week and has received airplay on major radio stations including Planet Rock, RadioX and Amazing radio. Artist name? Chris Williams aka The Attix. Type of artist? Singer/songwriter. Range of instruments? Vocals and guitar. Where can your products be purchased? iTunes. How long have you been an artist? 10 years. Where did you train or gain experience? Selftaught. What has been your proudest moment? In the last year working with Greg Haver – The Manics and

Super Furry Animals producer (originally from Hay, but now living in New Zealand). What would you class as ‘your masterpiece’? ‘Like A Stone’ and my new single which was released on 5th August, ‘You’re My Addiction’. Have you any future plans for your work? Play Fuel Rock Club in Cardiff and I’m doing a UK tour in October. What advice would you give a local artist? Never give up...and dream big! What other local artists do you admire? Greg Haver. Artist statement: My music seems to be gaining momentum, having originally opened the Acoustic Festival of Britain at 14 and more recently playing the O2 in Liverpool and now with a UK Tour planned for October. Working with Hay’s very own world class producer Greg Haver and only turning

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18 in August seems insane. Now, working in the mobile phone store, CommuniKate in the centre of Hay is an exciting challenge of a different kind but one I’m thoroughly enjoying. Praise for The Attix: “An incredible response across radio, the beginning of something very exciting” – Bethan Elfyn, BBC Intro. “It’s unbelievable! He’s about to hit if off big time!” – Sian Williams, A Music Podcast. “Only seventeen...pretty impressive stuff!” – John Kennedy, Radio X, X-Posure. “I really like this, a real riff fest!” – Wyatt Wendels, Planet Rock, New Rock Show. “The Attix, you need these guys in your life” – Andrew Shay, Nation Radio.

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“A star in the making with a long bright future ahead” – Virtuoso Sounds. “I’m certain great things await” – Dave Owens, Wales Online.

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Glasbury Arts October programme Gwernyfed High School,Tuesdays 5.30pm–7.30pm 4 October to 15 November (excluding half-term)

Six-week ceramics course for adult beginners

The School has a fully equipped ceramics studio and is keen that it should be used more widely. Glasbury Arts are therefore delighted to put on this introductory course to be taught by Kayleigh Hughes, Deputy Head of the Arts Faculty at the school. There are a maximum of 10 places available on the course. Clay head by Pheobe Taylor, Gwernyfed HS student. Tickets: £95, £90 concessions (unwaged, students, over60s), members discount applies. Book by telephone on 0333 666 3366 or online at: www.glasburyarts.co.uk. Glasbury Village Hall, Saturday 8 October, 7.30pm

AGM and Planetarium Evening

It is six years since the last Planetarium evening, an event which brings together art and science. In

the intervening years all kinds of things have been happening in space – probes landing on a comet and Mars and a British astronaut on the International Space Station. Students from Gwernyfed High School will be sharing some fabulous images they have taken through their weekly sessions manipulating the giant radio telescope in Hawaii together with some of the exciting discoveries from around the world and making creative use of the curved ceiling of Glasbury Village Hall. It’s also a chance to support our local secondary school. Tickets: members free, £6 for nonmembers: book by telephone on 07583 544 110. Ticket proceeds and donations to the GHS Fund & Glasbury Arts. Glasbury Arts offers a free transport service for this event (wheelchair accessible). For details and how to book call 07583 544 110. Pre-event two-course meal at River Café at the special Glasbury Arts Price of £12.50: booking essential – 01497 847 007.

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Get to really know... Richard Williams Name: Richard Williams. Place of birth? Brecon. Where do you live now? Just outside of Erwood. Marital status? Single. Occupation? Regional Property Manager at Holters. Pets? Three Shetland ponies and two cats. What was your favourite childhood television programme? The Fresh Prince of Bel-air, most people my age can have a stab at the opening track… “Now this is the story all about how…” Are you a collector of anything? God children, I have 5 and counting… If you could be any animal, what would you be and why? One of my Shetland ponies, they eat, run around and eat more. What is usually your first thought when you wake up? What will today bring? Every day is different at Holters, I am lucky to be working in such a beautiful area with such a wide range of property that we get invited to. What do you usually think about right before falling asleep? What do I have planned for tomorrow? I like to be organised and prepared. Most exciting thing you’ve won? At university friends and I won tickets to see Coldplay during a live Radio 1 phone in quiz. Two lessons life has taught you? Life requires effort and hard work and not to be taken for granted. What makes you grumpy? Not enough sleep. You’re given one million pounds, what do you spend it on? Simple. Property. Something special to live in maybe and the rest (if there is any left) on rental investments. Which bad habits drive you crazy? Unfinished DIY projects. Do you believe in the afterlife? Not really and hopefully I am a long way off finding out. What book would you recommend to others? I am currently building an office in my garden and teaching myself some carpentry skills so at the minute Basic Carpentry Projects by John Bowler. Best present ever received? A selfie stick from my godson, hopefully this will get plenty of use at

Holters. #soldselfie List one thing you wish you could change about yourself: My diet, I eat far too many biscuits. If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would you go? There are lots of areas I am yet to see within Wales yet alone the rest of the UK, seems a great place to start, I am a bit of a homebird at heart. List five goals on your life’s to-do list: To own a property on the coast; finish renovating my barn; see as much of the world as I can; and own a split screen VW campervan. Name one regret you have: I try not to regret but to see things as lessons. Name one thing you miss about being a kid: It being acceptable to play with Lego. Name one thing you love about being an adult: Freedom. What’s your favourite song of all time? Michael Jackson, ‘Man in the mirror’, my go-to Karaoke choice. What’s your favourite thing to do on a Saturday night? An evening spent with friends mocking each other down the pub. What’s your favourite thing to do on a Sunday afternoon? A lazy Sunday lunch with friends at the Blue Boar. Have any hidden talents? Problem solving, useful when it comes to selling houses. What would be your dream job? Working for Holters, or in fact anything property related, I would love to be a judge on George Clark’s Shed of the Year. If you HAD to change your name, what would you change it to? I have retained the nickname Rodge from school so I guess it would be that! Lots of people think that’s my name anyway. What have you done today to make you feel proud? Showed a couple around their dream barn conversion, I am awaiting their offer! Sum yourself up in five words: Friendly, calm, busy, caring and importantly happy.

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heads; as the blooms die pinch or clip them off. This ensures all the nutrients and moisture available goes to the new buds and blooms, helping a longer bloom period. Article supplied by The Old Railway Line Garden Centre. Three Cocks

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Celebrating applied arts in Erwood The Lion Street Gallery, in Hay-on-Wye, is now well established and in its fifth year of business. Brent Blair, the owner and a practising artist, is proud to report that the gallery was recently rated by Culture Trip as one of the best galleries in Wales. Since opening, they have gone from strength to strength, focusing predominantly on artists working in Wales and the borders. The current exhibition, until the end of September, is a large mixed show of 25 artists using a whole range of mediums and approaches.

a wonderful celebration of what can be made in different materials and a really eclectic show. Part of the exhibition space is held within two 1890s railway carriages, along with an atrium, railway station and not forgetting a tea room serving delicious cakes. Erwood Station was recently awarded a certificate of excellence from Trip Advisor, from all the positive feedback. More info at www.erwoodstation.com.

On the back of the Lion Street Gallery’s success, in March 2015, Brent and his wife Christina opened a new gallery called Erwood Station Gallery near Builth Wells, set in a beauty spot by the river. This space, at over 2,500 square feet, is now the largest privately run contemporary applied arts gallery in Wales. ‘Applied art’ is another way of saying contemporary craft – they have over 80 designermakers exhibiting work in ceramics, glass, wood, resin, metal, paper, textiles...the list goes on. It’s

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Securing the future of Gwernyfed RFC In 1965 Gwernyfed RFC was formed by Dai Knapp and Bernard Altmeyer who decided to start a local rugby team, which they named “Gwernyfed Old Boys”, and that was the foundation of Gwernyfed RFC as we know it today. One team became two and now we have 17 teams from under 7s to Ladies and Senior Men. Games were played at Gwernyfed School and Bronllys Road but the Club wanted its own pitches, so the “Harassment Committee” was formed and all members started harassing Powys County Council to purchase the ground on Trefecca Road. This they did and in September 1986 the new pitches were laid. The Club leased the ground and the first game was played there in November 1989. In 1990, at the same time as the pitches were sourced, the Club was busy fundraising to purchase a Club House. Cake stalls, raffles, barn dances, jumble sales, concerts and more were held and in the late 1980s the Malt House was purchased and

work began to renovate it; and we have the Club House as you know it today. In 2016 we now have the chance to purchase the Pitches and “Secure the Future of Gwernyfed RFC”, so the fundraising starts again. Local events include Cake stalls, raffles, etc. and the sale of “Turf Squares” at £25 each. When the board is complete it will have pride of place in the Function Room at the Club. To purchase a square contact Shan Thomas on 07884 309 433 or to support an event go to our website www.gwernyfedrfc.co.uk or our page on Facebook.

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Sudoko Place the numbers so that each row, column and box contains the numbers 1-9...good luck. 9

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2. What kind of coat is always wet when you put it on? 3. What is easy to get into, but hard to get out of? 4. What can run, but never walks? Has a mouth, but never talks? Has a head, but never weeps? Has a bed, but never sleeps?

1. With pointed fangs I sit and wait; with piercing force I crunch out fate; grabbing victims, proclaiming might; physically joining with a single bite. What am I?

5. Yellow I look and massive I weigh. In the morning I come to brighten your day. What am I? 1. A stapler. 2. A coat of paint. 3. Trouble. 4. A river. 5. A school bus.

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The Cider House of Talgarth Herefordshire is renowned for the growing of apples and pears for the production of cider and perry, but the grounds of a number of properties in Talgarth were once used, in small and large part, to grow apples to be sold for conversion into cider. Some, now residential homes, were once pubs, selling the cider, but one property went even further and operated both a pub and a cider house, producing its own cider on site. This property is located along ‘The Bank‘ between the town square and St Gwendoline’s Church. An extra wide front door offers a clue that this property was not always purely a residential home. Casks of cider would have been rolled across the road from the ‘Cider House’ and into the property when it operated as pub. The house has a vaulted cellar, the entrance of which is directly opposite the front door so the casks could be rolled into the house/pub and straight into the cellar. Adjacent to the house is a double garage, but once two cider workers’ cottages stood there, whilst a further six cottages were located in the grounds of the Cider House and orchard opposite. Indeed the remains of the fireplaces of six cottages can still be seen in the grounds of the old Cider House. The smallness of the cottages is indicated by the distance between the fireplaces but the scale of the cider house operation was clearly impressive as indicated by the fact that at least eight workers were employed in the cider making. Article supplied by Alan Lovell – Talgarth & District Historical Society. The society meets every last Thursday of the month in Gwernyfed Rugby Club at 7.30pm.

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Coach House Interiors Beat the Winter Blues Now is the ideal time to consider redesigning your soft furnishings ready for Winter. Why not combine a visit to the shop with a look around the beautiful gardens of Brobury House, an enjoyable day out all year round!

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POETRY PAGE

The Toffee-Apple Eater by Gerry Everett Young Tom had a passion for all sorts of apples Of the stickiest toffee kind, Whether Pippins or Russets, Worcesters or Cox, He ‘d eat any that he could find.

One day in the spring he met a sweet girl With brown hair and cheeks, plump and rosy, Her life he would share but she did not care For a sticky young man to be cosy.

“Now too many apples will give you a pain In your head and your tum,” said Mum, “But you said they were good, to eat when I could For my health and my teeth,” grumbled Tom.

So Tom gave up the Braeburns, the Laxtons, the Jazz And toffee he gave up for life, He found it much wiser to substitute cider, If she were to be his new wife.

“But excess causes distress, my dear son, And toffee your teeth will decay,” But Tom in his greed, Mum’s advice did not heed And the dentist looked on with dismay.

Now she had a love not for apples, but pears, With her favourite tipple, a perry, So to run a cider mill, she said “Yes, I will”, And their life was idyllic – and so merry!

On one bright autumn day when the harvest was in, And the apples were luscious and ripe, With a pain in his head, our Tom took to his bed, With a nasty attack of the gripe.

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As Tom grew much older, a handsome young man The pretty young maids he soon dated But when girls came to grips, to kiss soft, sticky lips, Was a thing that he found they just hated.

Or perhaps in your life you’ve come across a poem that means a lot to you? Send it to us.

Tom’s fingers stuck fast to their clothing and skin, His image had greatly declined For a man well aware, and indeed debonair His love life was much undermined.

We look forward to hearing from you.

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BAKING & BREAD-MAKING COURSES @ THE BRIDGE INN, MICHAELCHURCH ESCLEY We are pleased to welcome local baker, Meg Jones, for Baking & Bread-making courses. Visit our website, call or email us for further course details.

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PEST CONTROL Need to get rid of: MOLES, RATS, WASPS and SQUIRRELS

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Vandalism at Hay St Mary’s FC “I’m Martin Tong and I’m Chairman of Hay St Mary’s FC. The club runs 3 Senior Men’s sides and a Senior Ladies’ side. Our Junior section has over 100 children playing, boys and girls. So all in all we have around 200 members at the club playing football which is amazing in a small town like Hay. The club has been fundraising to purchase a new spectator stand which is being erected at the end of August. I was very disappointed recently to find our old stand had been damaged by local youths. The roof was smashed, the sides had bricks thrown through them, the dug-out had been jumped on and damaged and the graphics on the back of the stand torn off.

get enough funds for security fencing and cctv so this never happens again. The links can be found on our Twitter and Facebook pages. Hay St Mary’s FC are always looking for new players and cater for all ages and abilities: check out our website for contacts and details: www.haystmarysfc.co.uk.” Article supplied by Martin Tong – Hay St Mary’s FC

The club are now concerned that the new stand – which will cost around £30,000 raised thanks to donations and fundraisers – will also get damaged. This has led to the Ladies’ team taking a lead role in raising funds through a Just Giving page to hopefully

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Craig Pritchard Electrical Contractor

All aspects of electrics, Domestic, Commercial, Industrial. Inspecting and testing. Part p registered.

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Wild in September

Protecting wildlife for the future

and has got into local territory at Ystradfawr Nature Reserve and the area around there (it likes old mine spoil heaps). It can make a great show there. Edward Lhwyd first reported it in Monmouthshire in 1696 on the Rhymney river. It comes from North America where it grows in “damp and dismal ground” according to Geoffrey Grigson. It has been called “Live Long” or “Lady-never-fade” as it has a reputation for staying fresh after being picked.

Anaphalis Margaritacea Pearly Everlasting (Edafeddog hirhoedlog in Welsh) or Anaphalis margaritacea is not one of our native plants but it has made a home for itself in the Valleys

There is a rich programme this month for volunteers who want to cut hay, survey Marsh Fritillary habitat or even help fell trees. On the 27th a Woodland Fungi guided walk in Cwmgiedd Forest near Ystradgynlais will be a splendid opportunity to explore a new area to most of us. Contact Anna Guzzo for more info on 01639 844273 to book for this (essential) and as always full details of all events are at bit.ly/bwtevents. John Crellin

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News from... Black Mountains Lions Club The Black Mountains Lions are proud to be able to help by giving £500 towards raising funds for a specialised NBS (Navigated Brain Stimulation) system. Eighteen-year-old Jack Keylock from Hay-on-Wye has been battling with a rare brain tumour for the past 19 months. The Heads of the Neurology & Oncology Departments at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham (QEHB) who are in charge of Jack’s case have carried out many complex neurological operations.

16s team, was to take on his Dad’s age group – the retired ‘Clyro Old Stars’. The match was played on 17th July at Hay St Mary’s Football Ground. All donations to go towards an NBS system for the hospital. The Hay U16 side played 3 separate 30 minute games against teams of ‘oldies’. The scores were unimportant really. But rumour is that they made about £5K for the QEHB. The Neurology Department is continuing to raise money for the specialised Navigated Brain Stimulation system. So far they have raised £150,000 but the total cost is £300,000. Fundraising continues, with nurses skydiving among many other things. Well done Jack! www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/blackmtns.

Before Jack was diagnosed in 2014 he actively played rugby for Gwernyfed & Hay’s Sunday Saints Rugby League and if he had not suffered a mild concussion whilst playing, the tumour would not have been detected so early on. Jack still has an avid interest in the sport and decided that on his discharge in June he would organise a charity event. His younger brother, in the Hay Under

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Bryngwyn RDA The summer has been erratic, but the riders, volunteers and ponies at Bryngwyn RDA always enjoy the beautiful countryside around the Bryngwyn Riding Centre where we are based. Activities over the summer have included a week in Kington community shop which raised a very welcome £1,400. Many thanks to all those who donated items for us to sell, and also to the volunteers and helpers who supported us in the shop over the week. We all had fun “playing shopkeepers” while boosting the group’s funds at the same time. We will also have a stand at Kington Show on the 10th September, so come along and say hello. We will have various items for sale, and will be sharing news and information about the group. We are, as always, in much need of new volunteers. No knowledge of horses is needed, just a willingness to help others. You would be part of a very friendly team, and our volunteers do as little or as much as they chose. If you would like to find out more, or to get in touch

about any other aspect of the group please call 01497 851 360 or email Bryngwyn.rda@gmail.com. Glasbury Get-Together Club On 27th July Mr & Mrs Chris Posnett hosted our annual ‘Treasure Hunt’. The weather was wonderful, warm and sunny. Vigorous searching commenced in the lovely garden for six numbered ‘Treasures’. Later we all retired to the conservatory where we enjoyed some cream teas. Our next meeting is on Wednesday 28th September in Glasbury Village Hall, 2.30–4.30pm. We invite you to bring along your favourite poems, tales, and maybe funny experiences for our afternoon of Poems & Tales. Don’t be shy, but if you prefer just to attend, we still have our usual raffle and tea & biscuits later. Reminder: Our fundraising Table Top Sale will be held on Saturday 24th September, 9–10am set up. Trading from 10am to 1pm. If you would like a table at £6 each, please book soon. Items donated to sell will be greatly appreciated. Cakes, produce from the garden, bric a brac, plants, etc. Refreshments available. Ring to book or for more information:

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Gloria on 01497 847 726 or Judith on 01497 847 274. Hay Chamber of Commerce Celebrations for the 40th anniversary of the declaration of independence of the Kingdom of Hay! 1st April 2017. A working group is being set up by Hay Chamber of Commerce, and the first meeting will be in the next month. If you’d like to be involved, share ideas and get stuck in, please contact Clare at Want to Canoe? or Andrew at Eighteen Rabbit. Hay & District Dial-a-Ride Fundraising: We had a very successful and enjoyable Coffee Morning and Jumble Sale in Cusop Hall in August, which raised over £550. The lovely Monday Choir also hosted a delightful evening in July, which brought in close to £400. Our June afternoon tea at Penymaes by kind invitation of Shan Egerton raised over £300, and we hope to make this an annual event. We are so grateful to everyone who supports us in this way. Local fundraising is becoming increasingly important and our next event will be a Fashion Show on 21st October.

Volunteers & Driving: We are now recruiting drivers for our Community Car Service, whereby volunteers use their own vehicle to take our members mainly to hospitals. We reimburse you at a rate of 45p per mile. Application packs are available from the office and appointments are subject to satisfactory checks. Membership: Do you know anyone who might benefit from our service? A neighbour, friend or family member? You can buy gift vouchers to cover membership or fares and we are pleased to accept the Hay Vouchers. If you need more information about our community transport service call us on 01497 821 616, or visit www.haydialaride.com or our Facebook page www.facebook.com/HayonWyeDialaRide. Hayfield Garden Hayfield Garden is a community-based and community-supported allotment. We would like to begin by thanking all those who have been to see us and to buy from the garden over the past months, indeed years! Our efforts go into producing fresh, unsprayed food for ourselves and families but

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If you can drive from A to B, and pick up Mrs C, Mr J and Mrs P in the right order at the right time, and take them to the right place, we’d like to hear from you. Hay Dial-a-Ride relies on volunteers to drive the minibus and adapted car to provide a Monday to Friday transport service for its 300+ members. It’s a responsible job and requires some training but it’s a great thing to do for the local community. You can do as little as one day per month and we’ll work around your other commitments.

Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning Domestic and Commerical Work Undertaken • High Powered Truck Mounted Machine • Fast Drying

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we couldn’t do this without those who help in the garden and those who buy the surplus. There is always something to pick or to look at. Did you know that we have an olive tree and two kiwis in the dome, or that we grow pumpkins and cucumbers? We are always grateful for help in digging potatoes or strimming the grass verges so if you would like to exchange an hour’s work for some tomatoes for instance, come and see us! Contact: hayfieldgarden@gmail.com.

with certain medical conditions and pregnant ladies. Appointments are bookable from mid-September for our flu clinics which commence on 10th October 2016. We offer a free flu jab to patients considered to be at risk from the complications from flu, including those who are/have: • Over 65s • Pregnant • Chronic heart, kidney, or liver disease

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Flu can attack anyone. You can help prevent it by having a flu jab at Haygarth Doctors.

• Diabetes • Chronic neurological condition (ie stroke)

The flu virus is spread easily and quickly from person to person by coughs and sneezes and contact with contaminated hands! Symptoms include sudden onset of fever, chills, headache, cough, aches and fatigue. If symptoms become severe or last longer than a week, medical advice should be sought by contacting the surgery. A clinician will advise you on the most appropriate course of action. Most people who are fit and well recover fully from flu; this isn’t always the case for the elderly or very young, those

• Lowered immunity due to disease such as cancer or treatment with steroid/immune suppressing medications • Have no spleen • Living in long term residential/nursing home • Frontline healthcare workers & carers. Designated clinics are available for children. Remember: Antibiotics do not work if you have flu. Antibiotics would only be prescribed for a

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We take orders and deliver 7 days a week so no reason to run out of logs! We deliver 7 days a week to Brecon, Llangorse, Clyro, Hay, Clifford, Talgarth, Bronllys, and Glasbury on Wye, Llyswen, Boughrood and Erwood. Delivery is free of charge within a 10 mile radius of our Velindre base - please ask about our very reasonable delivery charges further afield.

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secondary bacterial infection. Remember: A flu jab doesn’t cause flu. Telephone voice recording: Please note all incoming and outgoing telephone calls to/from Haygarth Doctors are now recorded. Hay Town Council The Town Council has recently been talking to Powys County Council about the ongoing provision of library services in Hay-on-Wye. Although the new school plans include a public library space the Town Council has been told that the community will need to find 50% of the running costs in order to maintain the service provision. This equates to around £18,000 per year if the opening hours and staffing level were to be maintained at current levels. The Town Council believes that a “Town of Books” without a library is almost unthinkable but is reluctant to commit to asking residents to fund the service on an ongoing basis, particularly as only around a third of Hay library users actually live in Hay. The only way that the Town Council can raise

money is through increasing the precept. This is a proportion of the council tax paid to Powys that is then transferred to Hay Town Council. At present the amount of precept per household in Hay for a Band D property is £48 per year. In order to generate sufficient funding for the library the precept would have to increase by almost half. As stated previously, this is not an option we wish to consider and are currently considering a range of alternatives. Supplied by Cllr Trudy Stedman – Deputy Mayor. U3A Hay US Presidential elections are always fascinating. Their outcomes have a huge impact not only on the Americans themselves but also on the rest of the world. As the Presidential elections in November approach, we cannot help but be swept up in the contest between the Republican (Trump) and Democratic (Clinton) nominees. At our next meeting on Tuesday 20th September, we will have a day with renowned US historian, Roger Curtis. Starting at 10.30am, he will take us back to the memorable event in 1963 with

Saturday 17th Sept Flix in the Stix Talgarth ‘Black Mountain Poets’

Doors open at 7.30. Film at 8pm.

Saturday 3rd Sept

In the Talgarth Town Hall 10am–1pm We now have a café on site, so why not come along for a coffee and pick up some local produce or crafts at the same time! The Talgarth Natural Healing Centre are offering ½ hour taster sessions of Reiki, Indian Head Massage, Tapping, Reflexology and Food Intolerance. All sessions £10. For any further information contact: Jayne Phillips 07807 665285 Talgarthruralmarket@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook for more details

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‘Conspiracy and Cover-up: The Assassination of President Kennedy’. At 1.30pm, he will continue the day’s theme by examining the vast changes in US politics and the role of the media since the Kennedy era; especially relevant in the current race to the White House. The stakes are high for November’s election, and we are promised an excellent day to help us understand and explore the history and contemporary issues of US elections. Do come and join us. We meet in the splendid Music Room of Baskerville Hall Hotel, Clyro, an excellent facility with plenty of free parking, and with coffee and lunches available too. Coffee from 10am; entrance is £5 for members, £7 for non-members. Save the date for the next meeting: Tuesday 18th October: Creative Writing Day & workshops. Further information from Tricia Wordley on 01497 821595. Timbuktu Hay celebrates Mali independence Once again H2T welcomes guests from Timbuktu during the week of Mali Independence Day. From

16th to 24th September Elmehdi and Bilal will meet friends in Hay at events including meeting in the market on Saturday and Thursday, the film They Will Have to Kill Us First, visits to Hay School and Gwernyfed HS and H2T AGM on Friday 23rd September. All welcome. Details of the full programme will be on hay2timbuktu.org.uk. Girls in the Timbuktu Bursary Programme have done well again in end of year exams with most continuing education next year. The programme has some funding for two more years but we are looking for local sponsorship for individual girls. Medics have bought computers and medical equipment for three clinics and continue to make a big impact with the health of mothers and babies. Waitrose in Hereford are kindly sponsoring a cheese and wine evening to raise funds for projects in Timbuktu. Tickets for the event on Monday 3rd October in the Waitrose café from 6.30pm to 8pm at £9 are available from Maureen, 01497 821 195. Join us for a great evening to support Hay’s twin town of Timbuktu.

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Gourmet Burgers now on the menu at The Sandwich Cellar! weight is a baked potato with baked beans. Other choices vary between paninis, toasties, homemade soup with roll, and ice-cream for pudding. Assorted hot and cold beverages are also available. They also have a Specials board which changes frequently. You can eat in, either inside the cafe or outside at the tables and chairs each side of the pavement, or you can have a take-away. Jane and Charlotte mentioned that they also take on outside catering and are available for weddings, buffet teas, conferences, funerals, etc.

The Sandwich Cellar in Hay’s Backfold offers Beef, Venison, Lamb & mint, Pork & apple and also vegetarian burgers. All at £8 each apart from the Beef and the Vegetarian which come in at £7.50 each, and they are all served with fries and homemade coleslaw on a brioche roll.

Next time you are feeling a bit peckish and need a good, inexpensive lunch, pop over for a burger! Jane and Charlotte, a huge thank you from Clare and Robert. The Sandwich Cellar reviewed by Clare Williams

Robert and I sampled them during lunch a couple of weeks ago. Great flavours, nice and hot, great chips, one of the best coleslaws I’ve ever had and those brioche rolls are great. The pot of tea for two was just perfect. This is a lovely homely café in the popular shopping precinct of Hay, run by mother and daughter Jane and Charlotte. We really enjoyed sitting in there, people-watching out of the window! It was a really busy, buzzing place during our visit, a Wednesday lunchtime, with customers coming and going all the time. They sell every sandwich imaginable and all the fillings can be served in rolls, sliced bread or baguettes, on granary, white or gluten free. They even have gluten free sausages, supplied by WJ George Butchers, from Talgarth. If you don’t want carbs you can just have a plain salad from anything on the menu. They are flexible like that. A full English/Welsh breakfast is served all day. Cooked on a griddle so it’s healthier. Another popular dish for those who are watching their

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Late summer family fun

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1. Go wild swimming: Spend a day at the river or beach with a picnic and no chlorine in sight. 2. Take the kids camping: You don’t have to drive far – the fun is in sleeping under the stars, so try out one of Hay’s many local campsites or even just your own garden. 3. Plant some vegetables: Late summer planting will give you an autumn or spring harvest…try putting in onions, carrots, radishes or broad beans. The kids will love helping to dig holes and pat the soil down. 4. Go for a hike with another family: Up the Bluff or across the Begwns, around Llanthony Priory or through the Olchon Valley – you’ll be surprised how far little legs can go when they’re competing to get there first! 5. Shop at a local market: Instead of bribing them with ice cream in order to get all your shopping done (although that works too!), let your kids pick a few new food items and then go home and work out how to make them into dinner together. 6. Play in the rain: Rain…it’s such a big part of the Great British Summer, it seems a shame to waste it indoors. Pick one grey afternoon to pack the kids outside for a rain dance – and you have to join in too! 7. Watch a film: Go as a family to a new release, or just pile on the sofa with some home-made popcorn and stick on a DVD of Laurel & Hardy. 8. Go berry picking: It’s time for blackberries and other juicy treats. See who can fill their basket the quickest, then take them home and make a big fruit crumble!

the Welsh Border of the Wye Valley, with magnificent views of the Welsh hills and Herefordshire countryside. A perfect place to relax, eat, drink, sleep and catch up with friends old and new. Our Homemade menu offers the best of country fare using the finest locally sourced produce and fresh ingredients. Relax on the warm summer days in the large streamside garden. Food is served in the bar every day, all freshly cooked in house. Our refurbished Restaurant is open every day 10am – 9.30pm Sunday Lunches served every week 12.30pm – 3.30pm Christmas Bookings now being taken. Phone Mark or Lowri on 01497 831262

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Summer Opening Hours: Lunchtimes 11:30-14:30 Mon–Fri Evenings 17:30–23:00 Mon–Fri All day Saturday and Sunday 11:30-23:00 Food served daily: 12:00–14:00, 18:00–21:00

Quiz Night 15th September Every 3rd Thursday of the month £2/person, max 5 people per team. Proceeds towards Macmillan Cancer Research.

Friday, 12pm–2pm Fish & Chip Special Freshly cooked cod £6 Lunch menu also available.

Freshly made Pizzas Served daily with a variety of toppings Eat in or take away. Buy 1 get 1 half price every Wednesday.

Great Sunday lunches every week From £8.25 Booking advisable.

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Bee Sting cocktail A delicately spiced, long, late summer drink that will only sting if you have too many! Ingredients: 1 shot straight rye whiskey

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Stir the honey with the whiskey in a cocktail shaker until the honey dissolves. Add the tequila and apple juice and a handful of ice cubes, and shake well. Strain into a tall glass full of more ice cubes. Top with a splash of ginger ale and garnish with a slice of apple.

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Free NHS Flu vaccinations available from 1st October No appointment necessary, but please call to check availability.

People who are at increased risk of problems if they catch flu can have a flu vaccine on the NHS. Ask us about having a FREE NHS flu vaccination if: • You are aged 65 years and over • You have chronic respiratory disease (COPD or Asthma which requires continuous or repeated use of steroids) • You have chronic heart, kidney, liver or neurological (stroke, TIA etc) disease, diabetes, or immunosuppression • You are pregnant (any trimester) • You live in a long-stay care facility. Don’t qualify for NHS vaccination? Private Flu vaccination service available, £8 Primrose Pharmacy Garth House, High Street Talgarth LD3 0PF To advertise in Wye Local please call Clare: 07811 961 983 or email: clare@wyelocal.co.uk - 52 -

New Active Monitoring service to support mental health issues In September Brecon and District Mind will be operating a new service out of Hay and Talgarth GP surgeries called Active Monitoring. This early intervention service will mean that the Practice clinical team are able to refer anyone with symptoms of anxiety, depression, low self-esteem or stress directly to a Mind Practitioner in the surgery to be seen straight away. The Mind Practitioner will carry out a short assessment and will then see the person for up to five sessions to support them through a guided self management programme using a range of booklets and informative leaflets. This exciting new service is being run in collaboration with the GP cluster and Red Kite Health Solutions CIC, and hopefully will mean that people will not need to experience long waits for services through the NHS. They will, in many cases, be able to feel better without further intervention as the

practitioner will be able to guide them through options and offer solutions to help them maintain their mental health. Red Kite Health Solutions CIC is a community interest company made up of the 4 GP practices in South Powys (Brecon, Crickhowell, HayGarth & Ystradgynlais). Their formal objective is to carry on activities which will benefit the community and to improve the health and quality of the lives of people living in South Powys and surrounding areas. Brecon Mind is only the second Local Mind in Wales to offer the service, thanks to the forward thinking GPs in our area who are seeking better ways of providing services for people experiencing mental health issues. They hope that they will be able to reach out to far more people in the local community and support them back to a state of wellbeing.

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The Talgarth Natural Healing Centre

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Beginners’ Class Starting Friday 9th September 5.30pm–7.30pm

We offer a range of treatments to aid your health and well being

Including demonstration, talk and refreshments thereafter at Masonic Lodge, Brecon Road, Hay-on-Wye

Reiki Treatments • Reiki Attunements Indian Head Massage Hot Stone Massage Sports Massage • Thai Massage Aromatherapy Massage Swedish Massage

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The New Energy EFT (Tapping) SRT (Spiritual Response Therapy) Hypnotherapy • Reflexology Food Intolerance Dowsing for health and well being For more information or to book an appointment please contact:

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Sofas & chairs made to order Hardwood frames and fully spring seats No foam used in construction Feather, fibre or feather flex cushions • Also headboards, ottomans and footstools made to measure • Fabrics from £17 per metre • Sale of ex-demo sofas and chairs

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What’s on: during the week MONDAY Clyro Primary School Parent and Toddler Group: 9 - 10.30am. For play, fun activities, songs and stories. 0 – 5 years. Just turn up and join in! £1 per session. Contact 01497 820860. Beginners Freestyle Fitness Yoga: 9.15 - 10am. £6. Welcome to your fitness week with a gentle wake up Yoga mobiliser. This has no sanscrit terms or spirituality - it’s pure fitness! Invigorating! At the Gym & Tonic Health Club 01497 822995. Life Drawing: 10am - 4pm at Clyro Village Hall. Beginners welcome. MODELS WANTED. Contact 01497 831550. Absolute Beginners in Yoga, Pilates, Barre, and Weights: 10.15am (Term time only). Gym & Tonic Health Club, Hay. A taster of each! £6. Contact Cat 01497 822985. Story Time at Hay Library: 11 – 11.30am. Come join in the fun. Contact 01497 820847. HayDay Café: (first Monday of the month). 2 – 4pm. Cusop Village Hall. A new cafe for people living with dementia.Transport can be arranged. Contact Trish Richardson 01497 821381. Friendship Club: (third Monday of the month) 2.30 - 4pm at Llanigon Village Hall.Tea, cakes and chat. Contact Ann Pritchard 01497 847221. Boxing Circuits: 6 – 6.45pm. Gym & Tonic Health Club, Hay. Wow! Everyone loves this class. You each have your own station so no competition.All welcome. £6. Contact 01497 822955. Spinning: 6pm and 7pm. Gwernyfed Sports Centre. Visit www. thehayrunner.co.uk. Contact 07831 609889 or email thehayrunner@ gmail.com. Whist Drive: 6.30pm for 7.30pm start.Talgarth Church Hall. Craft Class: 7–9pm. Dolls House

Fun, Hay. Contact Mrs Abel 01497 821913. Alive & Kickin’ Community Choir: The Old Museum, Glamorgan St, Brecon. £5 per session for Coleg Powys Staff & Students. Everyone from age 12 upwards is very welcome. Please don’t worry about needing any past singing experience. It’s open to everyone! Contact Tanya Walker 07723 016837. Short Mat Bowls: 7.30 – 9.30pm. Clyro Village Hall. All ages and levels of experience welcome! Contact David James 01497 820227. Bell Ringing Practice: 7.30pm at St.Peter’s Church, Glasbury. New ringers are always most welcome. Hay Mindfulness Group: 7.30 9pm. An informal, supportive group, aimed primarily at those with some meditation experience, although basic instructions can be given. Free admission Contact Steve 01497 820488. Talgarth Male Choir Practice: 8 10pm. Gwernyfed Rugby Football Club,Talgarth. All welcome no matter what your level. Contact Pete Rowson 07971 840786. TUESDAY The Hay Runner – Women’s Running Group: 9am and 6.15pm. Hay. Friendly and sociable runs of 4–5 miles mainly off road. £4 per session or £22 for 6.Visit www.thehayrunner. co.uk. Contact 07831 609889 or email thehayrunner@gmail.com. Llyswen Parent & Toddler Group: 9.10 - 11am.Term time only. Llyswen Village Hall. Everyone welcome, lots of fun and good company. Children from 0 - School age. Beginners Boxing Circuits: 9.15 10am at the Gym and Tonic Health club. Suitable for everyone. £6. Call G&T’s on 01497 822995. Yoga Active and Stretching: 9.15 – 11am at CusopVillage Hall. Come and join in our friendly group, Beginners

and all levels welcome. £5 per session. Contact Emma Phillpotts on 01497 831704. Painscastle and Rhosgoch Parent and Tots: 9.30 – 11.30am. Painscastle Village Hall.A craft activity every week, a baking and soft play session once a month. £1 per child, snack for the child and tea/coffee for parent. A new friendly group and everyone is welcome. Dorstone Dormice Baby & Toddler Group: 10am – 12 noon (term-time only). DorstoneVillage Hall. £1.50 per family which includes snacks and tea/ coffee. Please come along and say hello! Contact Bridie 01981 550836. Craft Class run by South Powys Parkinson’s branch: 10am - 1pm at Talgarth Church Hall. Make your own greetings cards with a tutor. Knit, sew, tapestry, rag rug making etc. Art Class (any medium): 10.30am – 12.30pm at the Dolls House Fun, Hay. Contact Mrs Abel 01497 821913. Shakespeare Play Readings:(Alternate Tuesdays) 2 - 5pm. Glasbury Village Hall. With the Willow Globe Theatre Company. Contact 01597 811487. Slimming World: 5 and 7pm. Hay Primary School. Contact Helen Furnell 07939 114452. Boughrood Cycle Club: 6pm. Regular evening road rides,depending on weather. Pub & café breaks. All welcome. Meet at bus stop nr. Boughrood Village Shop. Contact Sarah 01874 754031. Bowling: Arrive at 6pm to commence play at 6.30pm at Brecon Road, Hay. All welcome. Athletic Pilates: 6 - 6.45pm. Gym & Tonic Health Club, Hay. Suitable for those who’ve done pilates but want more.A superb class – always popular. £6. Contact 01497 822995. GIGO: 6.45 – 7.15pm. Gym & Tonic Health Club, Hay. ‘Get In, Get Out’ a fast, furious but SHORT work out using HIIT (High Intensity Interval

What’s on: during the week Training). Tough, but do it anyway! (And it’s over in no time!) The ideal workout to shift stubborn tummy fat! £4. Contact 01497 822995. Whist Drive: 6.30 for 7.30pm start. Talgarth Church Hall. Talgarth Bowling Club (Practice Night): 6.30pm, Talgarth. New bowlers welcome. Contact 01874 711458. Glasbury Paddlers: Canoe club meets at 6.30pm at Glasbury. For more information call in at PSM Outdoors in Hay and ask for Peter. Hay Film Makers: 6.30 to 8pm. The Globe, Hay. Free entry. Come and learn how to make films. Open to all. Contact Janine 07733 055430. Daisy Birthing Antenatal Class - New 6 week courses starting regularly: 6.30 - 8pm. Alana’s Baby Corner, Hay. A combination of active antenatal education, yoga, breathing, relaxation, & community. Contact Jo 07736 280877. Death Café: (Second Tuesday of the month). 7pm.The Globe, Hay.Tea and cake and talk of death. Free entry. Contact mlord10@btinternet.com. Gwernyfed Hockey Club - Training: 7 – 8pm Brecon Leisure Centre’s Astro. All abilities welcome. Contact Nicola Drew 07812691345. Talgarth YFC Meeting: 7 – 8.30pm. Talgarth Town Hall.Contact Heather Summerfield 01874 711093. SambaBrecon: 7–9pm.Harley’s Night Club, 8 Bell Lane, Brecon. (Close to the library). SambaBrecon is a friendly community band which meets each week to practice drumming together and have fun. Contact Sue 07792 165481 or Gill 01497 821631. Gwent & Powys Army Cadet Force: 7 – 9pm. The Cadet Centre, Gypsy Castle, Hay. Contact CSM Dave Johnson 07411 248344. Gwent & Powys Army Cadet Force: 7 - 9pm at Old School Bldg, Church

Lane, Talgarth. Ages 12 (Yr8 High School) -18yrs looking for a new exciting, fun and challenging activity. Contact: 01873 813756. Heart Healing Meditation Group: (First Tuesday of the month). 7.15pm. Health Matters in Hay, Broad Street, Hay. Contact 01497 851764 or 07749 391714. Hay Camera Club: 7.30pm at Llanigon Village Hall. Contact Christine Starnes 01981550589 or 07932716035 or Colin Laurence 01981 550069. Zumba Class:7.30pm.Hay Parish Hall. £4 per class. Join Facebook Zumba with Mel Barker or melaniebarker. zumba.com. Open Mic Night: The Globe@Hay. Contact 01497 821762. WEDNESDAY Clifford Explorers: 9 – 11am. Clifford Community Centre. Contact Sam 07786 064089. Barre Fusion: 9.15 – 10am. Gym & Tonic Health Club, Hay. A brand new ballet barre workout combining ballet moves with functional fitness and yoga. £6. Contact 01497 822995. Stay & Play Playgroup: 9.15 – 11.15am (Term time only). Bronllys. £1 per session 50p additional child. Refreshment included. Bumps, Babies & Toddlers all welcome. Facebook Stay & Play Playgroup - Bronllys. Muddy Puddles Playgroup: 9.30 – 11.30am (Term time only). Escleyside Hall (behind Michaelchurch Escley Primary School). Join the weekly themed activities, spacious indoor play and outdoor adventures in our beautiful surroundings (bring wellies). £1.50 per family. Contact Kirsty 01981 240225. Glasbury Residents Coffee Morning: 10 – 11.30am. The River Café, Glasbury. A “get to know your neighbour coffee morning.” 50p from each coffee sold will be donated by the River Café to Macmillan Nurses.

Contact 01497 847007. Coffee morning:10.30am - 12 at Royston Hall, Bronllys. Coffee or tea and cake £1. Proceeds to the hall. Everyone welcome. Art Classes: 10.30am – 12.30pm. The Old Electric Shop, Hay. £6.50 per lesson. Painting and drawing techniques explained every week. Run by Thomasin Toohie, practising painter and ceramicist. For booking and materials list contact 07955 344958. Art Class (Any Medium): 11am – 1pm. Dolls House Fun, Hay. Contact Mrs Abel 01497 821913. Hay Luncheon Club: 12pm-2.30pm (third Wednesday of the month) at The Masonic Hall, Hay. We have a delicious roast dinner and a speaker or activity afterwards. a very pleasant, sociable time together after our meal and raffle. ContactTrish Kiddle 01497 821276. “Looking Good in the Walled Garden” – A Walk around the Walled Garden: 2pm and 3pm. The Walled Garden,Treberfydd.A walk to see and discuss what is looking good and what we are doing next, followed by tea and cake. No need to book. Contact 01874 730169. Wednesday Lunch Club: (third Wednesday of the month)Rhosgoch Golf Club. Nothing formal, just lots of happy chatter over a good lunch. Contact Wendy King 01497 851229. The Scribblers: 4.15 - 5.30pm at The Drill Hall, 25 Lion Street, Hay. Contact 01497 822 620. Slimming World: 5pm and 7pm. Gwernyfed Rugby Club, Talgarth. Contact Helen Furnell 07939 114 452. Velo Hay Cycle Club: 6pm.Drover Cycles, Forest Road, Hay.All welcome. Contact 01497 822419 or visit Drover Cycles Facebook page for details of rides. Freestyle Fitness Yoga: 6 - 6.45pm

What’s on: during the week at the Gym & Tonic Health Club Contemporary and sociable - the’ East has been taken out’, leaving us to simply explore the poses. £6. 01497 822995. Tennis Club: 6.30pm onwards at the Tennis Courts Hay. Contact Alun Smith 07967914123. Ddraig Wern Fencing Club: 6.30 – 7.30pm (Juniors - u13), 7.30 – 9pm (Seniors). Gwernyfed Community Sports Hall. Contact Richard Jenkins 07980 693972. Talgarth Short Mat Bowls: 7 – 9pm. The Church Hall, Talgarth. Come along to our friendly club. Beginners welcome. Contact Dulce 01874 711734 or Jill 01874 711700. Live Music @ Baskerville Hall-Open Mic Acoustic Night: Doors open 7pm. Music 8.30pm. Food available 7 – 9.30pm. Baskerville Hall Hotel, Clyro Court. Free admission, all welcome. Contact 01497 820033. Llanigon WI: (first Wednesday of the month) meet 7pm at Llanigon Village Hall. New members are always welcome come and join us. Contact 01497 822523. Three Cocks WI: (second Wednesday of the month) meets 7pm in St. Peter’s Church Hall, Glasbury. Contact Anne Collins 01497 847370. Hay on WI: (2nd Wednesday of the month). 7.30pm. Cusop Village Hall. New members welcome. Contact 01497 822523. Zumba Class: 7.30pm.Talgarth Town Hall. £4 per class. Join Facebook Zumba with Mel Barker or melaniebarker.zumba.com. The Brecon Singers – Rehearsals: (Term time only) 7.30 – 9.30pm. Neuadd Goffa, Christ College, Brecon. New Musical Director, Robert Evans, and Assistant Musical Director/Accompanist, Alan Davies will commence rehearsals for Handel’s Messiah on Wednesday

7th September. Concert in Brecon Cathedral on 19th November. Experienced singers from other choirs warmly invited to sing in the performance. Contact 01874 658332 or visit www.breconsingers. com. Black Mountains Lions Club: (first & third Wednesday of the month) meets 7.45/8pm. Contact David James 01497 820227. THURSDAY Jolly Tots Stay and Play: 9 - 11am. Hay Primary School. £2 a session £1 for additional children. Come along for creative activities, play and fun! Everyone welcome.Term time only. Contact Katy 07896 361453. Body Blitz: 9.15 – 10am. Gym &Tonic Health Club, Hay. A sizzling weights to music class. “Sweat is your fat crying!” Suitable for all - simply go lighter! Contact 01497 822995. Talgarth Baby and Toddler Group: 9.15 – 11am (Term time only). Talgarth Primary School (Main Hall). 50p donation for refreshments. Contact Wendy 07989 946241. Bell Bank Club (For the blind and partially sighted): 2 – 4pm. Conservative Club (the small room), Lion St, Hay. Anyone who is blind or has restricted vision is very welcome to join us for a chat, speakers, outings etc. Contact Eileen Bufton 01497 820897. Brilley Patches: 2 – 4.30pm (fortnighyly). Brilley & Michaelchurch Village Hall. A patchwork and quilting group open to all abilities. Help will be available for beginners. £3 per session. Contact Phyllis Jones 01497 831535 or Trish Gilbert 01497 831735. Clyro Rainbows Guides: 4 – 5pm (Term time only) Girls aged 5–7 years: Enquiries to Ros Murphy 01497 847102.To register your daughter and to add her to the waiting list please go to https://enquiryym.girlguiding.org.uk. 1st Eardisley Rainbows: (Girls aged

5-7). 4.30 - 5.30pm. Term time only. Contact eardisleyrainbows@hotmail. co.uk. Gwernyfed Ladies RFC Training: 6pm (U15’s girls) 6.30pm (U 18’s) 6.45pm (Ladies).Gwernyfed Rugby Club, Talgarth. Contact Delyth Thomas 07891 371458. Weight & See (Last Thursday of the month): 6 - 7.30pm. Gym & Tonic Health Club, Hay. Everything you need to cut through the nutritional confusion with Personal Trainer Cat. All welcome. £20 per month.With all Cat’s classes included £39 per month. Pre-booking essential! Contact 01497 822995 or visit www.weightandsee. me. Bowling: Arrive any time between 6 and 8.30pm at Brecon Road Hay. Stitch ‘n’ Bitch: (First Thursday of the month) 6 – 8pm.TheThreeTuns, Hay. Table Tennis: 6.30 - 8.30pm at Glasbury Village Hall. Over 18s only. Please ring to check availability. Contact Malcolm Bradley 01497 831633. Curry & Quiz Night: (Every 3rd Thursday of the month). The Baskerville Arms, Clyro. £10pp, max 5 people per team. Proceeds to Macmillan Cancer Research. Contact 01497 820670. Hold Meditation, Healing & Open Discussion Session: 6.30 – 9pm. Talgarth Natural Healing Centre. Why not come along for a very relaxing evening. Contact 01874 713161. Talgarth WI: (first Thursday of the month) 7pm. Talgarth Library. New members always welcome! Contact Heather Summerfield 01874 711093. Ladies Netball: 7 - 8pm at Gwernyfed Sports Hall. Just turn up on the night for a fun, relaxed game of netball. £2 on the night. New ladies very welcome. For more details, contact 01544 327169.

What’s on: during the week / month Zumba Class: 7.30pm. Hay Masonic Hall. £4 per class. Join Facebook Zumba with Mel Barker or melaniebarker.zumba.com. Art Class (any medium): 7 - 9pm at Dolls House Fun, Hay. Contact Mrs Abel 01497 821913. Qi Gong: 7 - 8.30pm at Cusop Village Hall. Small friendly group practising Qi Gong. Contact Sandy Sandaver 01497 821625. Hay-on-Wye Amnesty Group: (fourth Thursday of the month) 7-8pm, The Globe at Hay. Contact Sean O ’Donoghue 01497 821153. Talgarth and District Historical Society: (last Thursday of the month) 7.30pm at Gwernyfed Rugby Club. See local posters. Hay Community Choir: 7.30 – 9pm. Hay Parish Hall. Open to everyone who enjoys singing and wants to have fun! Cost £5. Contact Fiona Evans 01982 560344. Three Cocks Vintage Society: (second Thursday of the month) 8pm.The Harp Inn, Glasbury. Contact Margaret James 01874 711110. Charity Quiz Night: 8.30pm at The Harp Inn, Glasbury. Contact 01497 847373. FRIDAY The Hay Runner – Women’s Running Group: 9am and 6.15pm. Hay. Friendly and sociable runs of 4–5 miles mainly off road. £4 per session or £22 for 6.Visit www.thehayrunner. co.uk. Contact 07831 609889 or email thehayrunner@gmail.com. Beginner Pilates: 9.15 - 10am at the Gym & Tonic Health Club. Get stronger, longer, posturally correct with an expert in this field. Suitable for everyone. £6. Contact 01497 822995. Brecon & District Credit Union Collection Point: 11am – 1pm. Talgarth Library. Support your community bank with a savings account or a low interest loan.

Contact Jan 01874 711665. Fish & Chip Friday: At The Baskerville Arms, Clyro. 12pm – 2pm. Contact 01497 820670. Pregnancy & Mums & Babies Yoga with Georgie: 1.15pm – 2.30pm. Cusop Village Hall. Relax into motherhood with strength, grace & confidence. Hypnobirthing also available. Contact 07807 550653. Spinning: 5 and 6pm. Gwernyfed Sports Centre. Visit www. thehayrunner.co.uk. Contact 07831 609889 or email thehayrunner@ gmail.com. Barre Fusion: 6 – 6.45pm. Gym & Tonic Health Club, Hay. A brand new Ballet Conditioning workout. Fantastic if you did ballet as a kid and miss it OR if you want to target your Booty! £6. Contact 01497 822995. Black Lion Jazz: 8.30pm.The Old Black Lion, Lion Street, Hay. A Special guest jazz musician will join our regular performers on the last Friday of the month. Entry is free and all welcome. Contact 01497 820841. SATURDAY Table Sale: 8am – 1pm (First Saturday in the month).Talgarth Church Hall. Brecon Farmers Market: (Every 2nd Saturday in the month). 9.30am – 2pm. Brecon Market Hall. Contact 07926 196714. Brecon Farmers Market – Extra Farmers Market: (Every 4th Saturday in the month): 9.30am – 2pm. The Muse, Brecon. Contact 07926 196714. Talgarth Rural Market: (1st Saturday in the month). 10am – 1pm. Talgarth Town Hall. Contact Jayne Phillips 07807 665285. Hay Junior Youth Theatre Club: 10.30am – 12.30pm. Cusop Village Hall, Lower Mead. Professional performance skill training for kids aged 7–11 years. £7. Contact Janine Sharp, 07733 055430.

Steak Night: (Last Saturday of the month). The Baskerville Arms, Clyro. The fantastic £1/oz steak offer. Booking essential. Contact 01497 820670. SUNDAY Sunday Lego Club: 11am – 12.30pm. The Globe @ Hay. Free. Play for children of all ages (and Duplo for the smallies). Cafe open for coffee and cake! Tennis Club: 11am - 1pm at the Tennis Courts, Hay. Contact Alun Smith 07967914123. Services at Penyrheol Baptist Church: (fourth Sunday of the month) 3pm. Contact 01874711061. Glasbury Methodist Church Service: 6pm. All welcome. Contact M Lawrence 07867 784681. DURING THE MONTH Tuesday 30th August – Friday 2nd September Edgar’s Soccer Schools: Hay St. Mary’s FC (The Playing Fields), Hay. For children aged 4 – 11 (Reception to Year 6). Football coaching by our qualified coaches.To book visit www. playtheherefordway.com. Now until Sunday 18th September Hay Makers Summer Exhibition: St John’s Place, Hay, HR3 5BN. Contact 01497 820556. Thursday 1st September Flicks in the Sticks presents – “Florence Foster Jenkins”: 7.30pm. BrilleyVillage Hall. Meryl Streep stars in this affectionate biopic of the world’s worst opera singer. Most of the time, famous people become famous for doing things well. Sometimes though, people become famous for doing things badly. Florence Foster Jenkins was one such person, whom audiences would pay to hear because of her lack of rhythm, pitch, and tone. Cabaret seating. Bring your own refreshments. Tickets £4. Contact

What’s on: during the month 01544 327227. National Theatre Live – The Deep Blue Sea (12a): 7pm. Richard Booth’s Bookshop Cinema, Hay. Contact 01497 820322. See advert on page 64. Friday 2nd September William Powell Advice Surgery: 5pm. Talgarth Tourist Information & Resource Centre. Appointments are not essential – but getting in touch in advance may be useful if the issues are complex. Contact 07703 112113. See article on page 4. “Around the World in 80 Tunes” – The Carnival Band: 7pm. Eardisley Village Hall. Licensed bar. Adults £10, under 14s £6. Tickets available from Eardisley Village Stores, The Tram Inn or contact 01544 327841. Saturday 3rd September Talgarth Rural Market: 10am – 1pm. Talgarth Town Hall. We now have a café on site so come along for coffee and pick up some local produce or crafts at the same time. Contact Jayne Phillips 07807 665285. See advert on page 41. “South Pacific”: 7.30pm. Llaneglwys Village Hall. The annual visit of our very popular and entertainingTalgarth Community Choir (musical director Cornelia Rahdes) will be presenting a semi-staged version of the famous Rogers & Hammerstein musical South Pacific. Entrance £6 (children £3) to include buffet and raffle. Visit www.llaneglwys-village-hall.weebly. com. Contact 01982 560332. Folk & Irish Music Session: 8.30pm. The Harp Inn, Glasbury. Contact 01497 847373. See advert on page 50. Tuesday 6th September Erwood Community Chorus: 2.15 4pm. Erwood Market Hall. Come and sing for fun - no experience necessary! Contact Pam Banks 01982 560675.

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ACTivate Your Life (Session 1): 2 – 4pm. The Concert Hall, Bronllys Hospital. A four session programme for any adult who wants to improve their health & wellbeing. Come along, bring a friend/partner - the course has something for everyone. No need to book. Come to one or come to all four sessions. No cost. Contact The Pain & Fatigue Management Centre 01874 712499. The Hay Runner – New Women’s Walk to Run (First of a 10 week course): 6.15pm. Gwernyfed Sports Centre. Visit www.thehayrunner.co.uk. Contact 07831 609889 or email thehayrunner@gmail.com. See advert on page 15. Thursday 8th September Welsh National Opera – In Parenthesis (12a): 7.30pm. Richard Booth’s Bookshop Cinema, Hay. Contact 01497 820322. See advert on page 64. Friday 9th September Chen Tai Chi - Beginners’ Class (First class): 5.30 – 7.30pm. Masonic Lodge, Brecon Road, Hay. Includes demonstration, talk and refreshments. Contact Peter Howells 01497 821840 or 07497 870497. See advert on page 55. Saturday 10th September

Kington Show: www.kingtonshow. co.uk. Monday 12th September Hay & District Dial-a-Ride – Trip to Hereford Cathedral & Mappa Mundi with lunch at Wyevale. Members only. Contact 01497 821616 (9am – 12 noon Monday to Friday only). Tuesday 13th September Hay Spanish – New class commences today: 10 – 11.30am. Hay. Contact Mely 07837 160505. See advert on page 43.

Wednesday 14th September ACTivate Your Life (Session 2): 2 – 4pm. The Concert Hall, Bronllys Hospital. A four session programme for any adult who wants to improve their health & wellbeing. Come along, bring a friend/partner - the course has something for everyone. No need to book. Come to one or come to all four sessions. No cost. Contact The Pain & Fatigue Management Centre 01874 712499. Thursday 15th September Meeting to discuss formation of “Friends of St. Mary’s, Cusop Group”: 7.30pm. St. Mary’s Church, Cusop. Would you like to see the Norman church maintained for future generations? We are hoping to form a group to help to maintain this historic building. We would like to see it used more regularly by the community. Without more community support, we are likely to have to abandon the building in 10 years. We would welcome your ideas and enthusiasm. Quiz Night: The Baskerville Arms, Clyro. £2pp, max 5 people per team. Proceeds to Macmillan Cancer Research. Contact 01497 820670. See advert on page 50. Thursday 15th and Friday 16th September “Willow Plant Supports” – Workshop with Mary Zammit: Walled Garden, Treberfydd, Llangasty, Brecon, LD3 7PX. Contact 01874 730169. See advert on front cover. Friday 16th September HarvestThanksgiving: 7pm. Penyrheol Baptist Chapel. Led by Rev’d Richard Walker (Talgarth). Everyone welcome. Friday 16th – Saturday 24th September Hay2Timbuktu – Elmehdi and Bilal from Timbuktu visit. We welcome our guests from Timbuktu during the week of Mali Independence, and they will meet friends in Hay at events,

What’s on: during the month including in the market on Saturday and Thursday. See article on page 42. Saturday 17th September Day Art Course with Thomasin Toohie: 10am – 3pm. Baskerville Hall Hotel, Clyro. For booking and materials list contact 07955 344958. See article and advert on page 9. The Herefordshire Festival of Bees and Honey: 10am – 4pm. Sutton St Nicholas Village Hall, Bayley Way, Sutton St Nicholas, HR1 3SZ. Admission free. Talks, trade stands, refreshments, demonstrations of beekeeping techniques, activities for kids, competitions and more. Visit www. herefordshirebeekeepers.org.uk. See advert on page 2. ‘Into the Breach’ –A One-man Show: 7.30pm. St Faith’s Church, Dorstone. Mark Carey delivers a one–man show set at the end of WWII, which focuses on Shakespeare’s Henry V but revolves around George Crocker, an amateur actor, whose ambition is to play Mother Goose! Mark shows his acting skills in his portrayal of such diverse characters as a country yokel, a flustered vicar, Winston Churchill, a prim spinster and a frustrated Major – it has received excellent reviews wherever it has been performed. Don’t miss it!!’ Tickets £10 adult and £6 for children 16 years and under. Proceeds to Friends of St Faiths Restoration Project. Contact Dorstone Front Room or 01981 550451. Talgarth Flix in the Stix present “Black Mountain Poets”: 7.30 for 8pm. See advert on page 41. Open Music Session: 8.30pm. The Harp Inn, Glasbury. Contact 01497 847373. See advert on page 50. Sunday 18th September Experience Jousting (Group Session): Whitney-on-Wye. £55pp. Visit www. thecavalryofheroes.co.uk. Contact 01497 831297 or 07849 830393. See advert on page 31.

Monday 19th September – Sunday 20th November Hay Makers Gallery Autumn Exhibition: St John’s Place, Hay, HR3 5BN. Contact 01497 820556. See advert on page 35. Tuesday 20th September U3A Hay: Music Room of Baskerville Hall Hotel, Clyro: 10.30am – Morning session: Renowned US historian, Roger Curtis takes us back to the memorable event in 1963 with ‘Conspiracy and Cover-up: The Assassination of President Kennedy’ 1.30pm – Afternoon Session: Roger examines the vast changes in US politics and the role of the media since the Kennedy era; especially relevant in the current race to the White House. The entrance fee is £5 for members and £7 for non-members. New members always welcome. Contact Tricia Wordley 01497 821595. See article on pages 41 and 42. “Plant Propagation – An Introduction” – Workshop: Walled Garden, Treberfydd, Llangasty, Brecon, LD3 7PX. Contact 01874 730169. See advert on front cover. Erwood Community Chorus: 2.15 4pm. Erwood Market Hall. Come and sing for fun - no experience necessary! Contact Pam Banks 01982 560675. Wednesday 21st September ACTivate Your Life (Session 3): 2 – 4pm. The Concert Hall, Bronllys Hospital. A four session programme for any adult who wants to improve their health & wellbeing. Come along, bring a friend/partner - the course has something for everyone. No need to book. Come to one or come to all four sessions. No cost. Contact The Pain & Fatigue Management Centre 01874 712499. Thursday 22nd September National Theatre Live – The Threepenny Opera (15): 7pm. Richard Booth’s Bookshop Cinema,

Hay. Contact 01497 820322. See advert on page 64. Friday 23rd September Hay2Timbuktu AGM. See article on page 42. Saturday 24th September Lally’s Coffee Morning – Macmillan: 8.30am – 12 noon. Llanigon Village Hall. Part of the world’s biggest coffee morning. In aid of Macmillan Cancer Care. Glasbury Get-Together Club Fundraising Table Top Sale: 10am - 1pm (Set up 9 – 10am): Glasbury Village Hall. Tables £6 each, booking essential. Items donated to sell will be greatly appreciated. Cakes, produce from the garden, bric-a-brac, plants, etc. Refreshments available. Contact Gloria 01497 847726 or Judith 01497 847274. See article on page 38. Monday 26th September Royal Opera House – Norma: 7.15pm. Richard Booth’s Bookshop Cinema, Hay. Contact 01497 820322. See advert on page 64. Tuesday 27th September Brecknock Wildlife Trust – Woodland Fungi Guided Walk: Cwmgiedd Forest near Ystradgynlais. Booking essential. Contact Anna Guzzo 01639 844273. Visit www. brecknockwildlifetrust.org.uk. See article on page 35. Wednesday 28th September ACTivate Your Life (Session 4): 2 – 4pm. The Concert Hall, Bronllys Hospital. A four session programme for any adult who wants to improve their health & wellbeing. Come along, bring a friend/partner - the course has something for everyone. No need to book. Come to one or come to all four sessions. No cost. Contact The Pain & Fatigue Management Centre 01874 712499. Glasbury Get-Together Club: 2.30 – 4.30pm. We invite you to bring along

What’s on: during the month / next month your favourite poems,tales,and maybe funny experiences for our afternoon of Poems & Tales. Don’t be shy, but if you prefer just to attend, we still have our usual raffle and tea & biscuits later. Guests and new members welcome. Contact Gloria 01497 847726 or Judith 01497 847274. See article on page 38. Royal Shakespeare Company Live – Cymbeline (12a): 7pm. Richard Booth’s Bookshop Cinema, Hay. Contact 01497 820322. See advert on page 64. Beekeeping Beginners’ Course (First course of a six week course): 7.30 – 10pm. Clyro, nr Hay.Theory only – contact with bees next spring. £50 + £11 associate membership.Visit www. breconandradnorbka.wordpress. com. Contact David Coles 01497 820419 or 07768 847249 or email davidcoles01@btinternet.com. See advert on page 9. Friday 30th September Macmillan Coffee Morning. The Old Railway Line Garden Centre, Three Cocks, LD3 0SG. Contact 01497 847055. See advert on page 21. Christmas Preview Evening. The Old Railway Line Garden Centre, Three Cocks, LD3 0SG. Free to attend, booking required. Contact 01497 847055. See advert on page 21. Saturday 1st October Brecon Beacons Food Festival: 10am – 5pm. Market Hall, Brecon. Free entry. ‘Ready Steady Cook’ Demonstrations. Visit www.breconbeacons.org. See advert on back cover. Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd October Penpont 350 – Family Friendly 350th Anniversary Celebration: Sat 10am – 11pm, Sun 10am – 6pm. Penpont, Brecon, LD3 8EU. The weekend will showcase many of the aspects that helped make this great house what it is today. Celebrating the historical buildings, surrounding

gardens, agriculture, woodlands, and natural landscape, conservation and art and craft. Part country fair, autumn celebration, and music festival it will appeal to all ages.Visit www.penpont. com. See advert on page 34. Monday 3rd October Hay2Timbuktu – Cheese & Wine Evening. 6.30 – 8pm. Waitrose Café, Hereford. Waitrose in Hereford are kindly sponsoring a cheese and wine evening to raise funds for projects in Timbuktu. Join us for a great evening to support Hay’s twin town of Timbuktu. Tickets £9. Contact Maureen 01497 821195. See article on page 42. Tuesday 4th October Erwood Community Chorus: 2.15 4pm. Erwood Market Hall. Come and sing for fun - no experience necessary! Contact Pam Banks 01982 560675. GlasburyArts - Ceramics Course for Adult Beginners (First of a six week course, excluding half-term): 5.30 – 7.30pm. Gwernyfed High School. Taught by Kayleigh Hughes, Deputy Head of the Arts Faculty at the school. There are a maximum of 10 places available on the course. Tickets: £95, £90 concessions (unwaged, students, over-60s), members discount applies. Booking essential. Contact 0333 666 3366 or visit www.glasburyarts.co.uk. See article on page 15. Thursday 6th October Flicks in the Sticks presents – “The Dressmaker”: 7.30pm. Brilley Village Hall. A bittersweet, comedy-drama set in early 1950s Australia. Tilly Dunnage (Kate Winslet), a beautiful and talented misfit, after many years working as a dressmaker in exclusive Parisian fashion houses, returns home to the tiny middle-of-nowhere town of Dungatar to right the wrongs of the past. Cabaret seating. Bring your own refreshments.Tickets £4. Contact 01544 327227. Saturday 8th October “South Pacific”: 7 for 7.30pm.Talgarth

Town Hall.Talgarth Community Choir (musical director Cornelia Rahdes) present a semi-staged version of the famous Rogers & Hammerstein musical South Pacific. Entrance £5 (children £2), tickets on door. Refreshments. Contact Cornelia Rahdes 01982 560332 or Richard and Judi Walker 01874 712292. Glasbury Arts - AGM and Planetarium Evening: 7.30pm. Glasbury Village Hall. Students from Gwernyfed High School will be sharing images they have taken through their weekly sessions manipulating the giant radio telescope in Hawaii together with discoveries from around the world and making creative use of the curved ceiling of Glasbury Village Hall. Tickets: Members free, £6 for nonmembers. Booking essential. Ticket proceeds and donations to the GHS Fund & Glasbury Arts. Contact 07583 544110. See article on page 15. Wednesday 12th October Botanical Illustration with Lizzie Harper –Workshop: Walled Garden, Treberfydd, Llangasty, Brecon, LD3 7PX. Contact 01874 730169. See advert on front cover. Tuesday 18th October Erwood Community Chorus: 2.15 4pm. Erwood Market Hall. Come and sing for fun - no experience necessary! Contact Pam Banks 01982 560675. Friday 21st October Hay & District Dial-a-Ride – Fundraising Fashion Show. Contact 01497 821616 (9am – 12 noon Monday to Friday only). See article on page 39. If you have a local class or event, please email events@cariadslocal.co.uk. Non-profit or community clubs and organisations will be included for free. Businesses will be asked to pay a small charge.

FOR SALE TROUSER SUIT. Ivory. Worn once. From Evans. Size 22. Bought for £90, selling for £40. 01874 625816. TWO SEATER SETTEE. Dark brown. 2 matching cushions and a pouffe. Only 6 months old. £80.00. 01874 711881 or 01874 754335. WHEEL CLAMP. Heavy duty, ideal for caravan, trailer, car. Brand new, unused, complete with 3 keys. £12. 07733 061740. VOLKSWAGEN CADDY 1.9 TDI 2008. Diesel. 64,000 genuine miles. 10 months MOT and full service history. Good condition, excellent runner. £5,000 ono. No vat. 07943 261607. VIGO CIDER PRESS. 9 litre Cider/Fruit Press. £40 ono. 01497 831759. SOLID WOOD CHESTNUT KITCHEN. Various sized units. £500. View: 01874 623184.

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